Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$1,653/week

The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,653 per week. This is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,750.

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Based on 60 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,653/week

Hickory, NC

32% lower than the US average.

$1,750/week

North Carolina

25% lower than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$1,996/week

This is 4% higher than the Hickory average of $1,915.

Salem, Virginia

$2,142/week

This is 11% higher than the Hickory average of $1,915.

Roanoke, Virginia

$2,373/week

This is 19% higher than the Hickory average of $1,915.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,344$2,711
Morganton, North Carolina$2,298$2,419
Garner, North Carolina$1,889$1,889
Black Mountain, North Carolina$1,842$1,842
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$1,789$2,258
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,221$2,260
Vibra Travels$1,797$1,813
The Judge Group$1,750$1,750
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,643$1,643
GHR Healthcare$1,638$1,638
Catalytic Solutions$1,637$1,637
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,577$1,577
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$1,575$1,575
Supplemental Health Care$1,518$1,518
ARMStaffing$1,512$1,512

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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